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The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order

February 17

The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Gn 11:1-9/Mk 8:34—9:1 (339).

*The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order, by name Bonfilius, Alexis, Manettus, Amideus, Hugh, Sostene and Buonagiunta of Florence, were seven holy men of the town of Florence whom became bound to each other in a spiritual friendship that were eventually called by the Virgin Mother of God in a vision that they reportedly all shared in one and the same moment (though at first each was unaware that the other saw what he saw), whom they practiced an intense devotion towards, to ‘Leave the World, the Better to Serve Almighty God’. Bonfilius of Florence was born Bonfilius Monaldi (Buonfiglio dei Monaldi), Alexis of Florence was born Alexis Falconieri (Italian: Alessio Falconieri) (1200 – 17 February 1310), Manettus of Florence was born Benedict dell’Antella (Benedetto dell’ Antella), Amideus of Florence was born Bartholemew Amidei (also Bartolomeo degli Amidei; died 1265), Hugh of Florence was born Ricovero Uguccioni (Hugh dei Lippi Uggucioni (Ricovero dei Lippi-Ugguccioni)), Sostene of Florence was born Gerardino Sostegni (Gherardino di Sostegno) and Buonagiunta of Florence was born John Manetti (Giovanni di Buonagiunta (Bonajuncta)).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Holy_Founders_of_the_Servite

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.  

Ps 98:1–3

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  • Date: February 17